Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,652
Population
16,219
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Delight in urban and rural charms on the Delaware River
Riverside
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Quaint
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Lush
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Located across the Delaware River from Easton, Pennsylvania, Phillipsburg is a historic town with access to urban and rural amenities. Just 30 minutes from the Poconos Mountains, Phillipsburg is characterized by its lush environment consisting of rolling hills, woodlands, and flowing waters. The Delaware River affords Phillipsburg residents and visitors the opportunity to partake in diverse activities, from kayaking to themed train rides.
Phillipsburg is home to a close-knit community bonded by a range of special events, including the Ole Town Festival, Halloween Parade, Hispanic Cultural Festival, Pork Roll Palooza, and Summer Concert Series. The community also congregates in Phillipsburg’s downtown district, where quaint shops and restaurants occupy historic buildings with a distinct New England feel. Phillipsburg sits midway between the metropolitan luxuries of Philadelphia and New York City. Skiing and beachfront destinations are also within driving distance of Phillipsburg. Access to the I-78 and U.S. 22 makes getting around from Phillipsburg simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,694
Average: $66,164
Education
3,282
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Phillipsburg, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Phillipsburg, NJ is $759 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, $2,147 for two bedrooms, and $1,754 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phillipsburg has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,694/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$2,049/month
595 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Phillipsburg, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
364 Students
Green Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
595 Students
Andover-Morris Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
279 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
307 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
187 Students
Public
Grades K-8
364 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
307 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
187 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,794 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Delaware River Railroad Excursions
- National Canal Museum
- Nurture Nature Center
- Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
- Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.